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T787 WAE

1999 BMW 528

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,916 mi
Last recorded64,916 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW 528116,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT787 WAE
MakeBMW
Model528
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,916 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

nearside handbrake showing low effort

nearside headlamp damp

Fail 27 Jan 2017 64,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

nearside handbrake showing low effort

nearside headlamp damp

Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,291 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 6 Jan 2016 58,291 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2015 55,295 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 55,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,186 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 51,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,378 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,378 miles

o/s/r pads wearing low

Fail 5 Jan 2011 31,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,067 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 27,067 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,342 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,232 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,463 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 528?

Based on 168,696 MOT tests across 14,467 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
14,467
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,782
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,791
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,746
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,749
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,592
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T787 WAE is a 1999 BMW 528 in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 BMW 528 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 116,787 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 528 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,782 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T787 WAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 528 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 528 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T787 WAE registered?

T787 WAE is a 1999 BMW 528, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T787 WAE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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